Lisa is an award-winning traditional rug hooker and eighth-generation African Nova Scotian descendant. Her practice uses wool and natural fibres to process and share hard stories, including generational trauma, pride, and the complexities of Black Canadian history. As she describes, “With every loop, there is a thought, an emotion, a memory, and hopefully a reconciliation of sorts.” She is currently creating new works for an upcoming exhibition, including a hooked interpretation of Richard Rudnicki’s painting Freedom Halifax 1814, which depicts the arrival of Black Chesapeake refugees in Nova Scotia.

Thanks to support from the Level Up! program of Balancing Act, this residency is designated for an artist who is a caregiver. We are grateful to offer this opportunity.